How to pronounce abaton
Say it like AB-uh-tun. Abaton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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US American/ˈæbətən/AB-uh-tun
UK British/ˈæbətən/AB-uh-tun
- AB
- uh
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abaton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abaton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-uh-tun.
What does abaton mean?
noun
- An enclosure in the temple of Asclepios where patients slept.
- Any one of the sacred cult sites where a body part of the dismembered Osiris was claimed to be buried.
- An inaccessible or restricted part of a sacred building.
Questions about saying abaton
How do you pronounce abaton?
Say AB-uh-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbətən/. In British English it is /ˈæbətən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abaton?
Abaton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · uh · tun.
Is abaton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæbətən/ (AB-uh-tun).